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Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL

  • 2022
  • 1h 33m
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Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL (2022)
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Acclaimed author Dave Zirin of The Nation magazine explores the hidden politics of manhood, militarism, nationalism, and race in the NFL, America's most profitable and influential sports lea... Read allAcclaimed author Dave Zirin of The Nation magazine explores the hidden politics of manhood, militarism, nationalism, and race in the NFL, America's most profitable and influential sports league.Acclaimed author Dave Zirin of The Nation magazine explores the hidden politics of manhood, militarism, nationalism, and race in the NFL, America's most profitable and influential sports league.

  • Directors
    • Jeremy Earp
    • Dave Zirin
    • Loretta Alper
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Earp
    • Dave Zirin
  • Stars
    • Emily Applegate
    • Brendon Ayanbadejo
    • George Bush
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    • Directors
      • Jeremy Earp
      • Dave Zirin
      • Loretta Alper
    • Writers
      • Jeremy Earp
      • Dave Zirin
    • Stars
      • Emily Applegate
      • Brendon Ayanbadejo
      • George Bush
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    Emily Applegate
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    Brendon Ayanbadejo
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    George Bush
    George Bush
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    Tucker Carlson
    Tucker Carlson
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    • (archive footage)
    Melanie Coburn
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    • (archive footage)
    John Conyers
    John Conyers
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    Rory Fanning
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    Roger Goodell
    Roger Goodell
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    John McCain
    John McCain
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    Jeremy Newberry
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    Steven Silverman
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    • (archive footage)
    Paul Tagliabue
    Paul Tagliabue
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Kevin Tillman
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    Donald Trump
    Donald Trump
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    • (archive footage)
    Dave Zirin
    Dave Zirin
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    • Directors
      • Jeremy Earp
      • Dave Zirin
      • Loretta Alper
    • Writers
      • Jeremy Earp
      • Dave Zirin
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      • January 1, 2022 (United States)
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